Update (0030 ET): After a dramatic 14th vote which saw Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Kevin McCarthy’s 14th bid for House Speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has finally won – ending a dramatic impasse.
The vote is still ongoing, but at least five of the GOP holdouts – including Gaetz, voted ‘present’ on the 15th ballot, giving McCarthy just enough votes to stumble over the finish line.
On the 15th vote for Speaker:
BIGGS votes PRESENT
BOEBERT votes PRESENT
CRANE votes PRESENT
GAETZ votes PRESENT
GOOD votes PRESENT
ROSENDALE votes PRESENT— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) January 7, 2023
Interestingly, the House was set to adjourn for the evening, but then something changed and they held a 15th vote.
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Update (2313 ET): After a dramatic Friday evening in the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to clinch the Speakership after 14 rounds of voting, after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) voted ‘present’ – sending the entire chamber into disarray.
The official count for the vote was:
- McCarthy: 216
- Jeffries: 212
- Jordan:2
- Biggs: 2
At one point a visibly angry Rep. Mike Rodgers bolted towards Gaetz and had to be restrained.
Kevin McCarthy approaches Gaetz and Boebert because he needed 216 votes to win. pic.twitter.com/o6VBsbwVVV
— The Republican Accountability Project (@AccountableGOP) January 7, 2023
Rodgers lunged at Gaetz? pic.twitter.com/THHpZA4XjQ
— Elizabeth Wachsberg (@EWachsberg) January 7, 2023
Gaetz could still flip tonight, but as it stands now, is now pushing for a Monday vote.
Vote is still open; no one is sure what happened. Gaetz, who called McCarthy speaker-designate on Fox, wants an adjournment till Monday. But several other holdouts could have ended it with present or pro-McCarthy vote. Another setback for McCarthy, but can rebels ever get to yes?
— HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) January 7, 2023
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Update (1550ET): The House has adjourned until 10 p.m. ET, with McCarthy telling reporters “We’re going to win.”
Kevin McCarthy tells CNN’s @mkraju he believes he will have the votes to be elected House Speaker tonight.
Asked how he knows that, McCarthy responds, “Because I count.” pic.twitter.com/DsCfQHrQH0
— The Recount (@therecount) January 6, 2023
McCarthy just told me he has the votes to be elected speaker tonight
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 6, 2023
Indeed, things seem tense within the “Never Kevin” camp.
Paul Gosar has laid down his sword. He votes for McCarthy on the 12th Round of Voting.
Gosar appeared agitated as he spoke with Matt Gaetz moments before casting his vote. Gosar quickly exited the floor to thunderous applause from GOP moderates. pic.twitter.com/DZBcivX8RK
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 6, 2023
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Update (1400ET): After four days and 13 votes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has lost his bid for House Speaker yet again.
That said, he’s been able to flip 15 holdouts, the latest being Andy Harris of Maryland. During the vote, Harris could be seen standing in the back of the chamber, several rows behind the 6 GOP holdouts.
So for the 14th round, McCarthy would need to win at least three of the remaining six GOP holdouts, if everything in round 13 plays out as expected.
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) January 6, 2023
Harris had been seeking a subcommittee gavel on the appropriations panel, according to CNN‘s Manu Raju.
Andy Harris just voted for McCarthy — a big get for McCarthy.
He had been seeking a subcommittee gavel on the appropriations panel. McCarthy had said gavels were not part of the talks.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 6, 2023
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Update (1341ET): Rep. Kevin McCarthy is on track to lose his 12th ballot for House speaker, though he has picked up 14 votes from GOP holdouts.
FOURTEEN FLIPS ON THIS VOTE FOR MCCARTHY
BRECHEEN
BISHOP
CLOUD
CLYDE
DONALDS
LUNA
MILLER
NORMAN
PERRY
ROY
SELF
SPARTZ
GOSAR
OGLES— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 6, 2023
somehow, some way, kevin mccarthy finds himself on the brink of the speakership.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 6, 2023
Kevin McCarthy on this Speaker vote
pic.twitter.com/lrg85abHXv— Conservative George (@grandolepartay) January 6, 2023
According to CNN, McCarthy’s team sees Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as their biggest obstacle now, and see him trying to “gin up opposition.’
The seven current holdouts are Gaetz, Biggs, Boebert, Crane, Good, Harris and Rosendale.
Gaetz thinks he can hold back 10 votes from McCarthy, however McCarthy’s side thinks they can overcome the opposition by isolating Gaetz – who wasn’t invited to negotiations on Wednesday but showed up anyway.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, who has been voting “present,” is still undecided on whether to vote for McCarthy. She told me she wants to see “movement” first. pic.twitter.com/IHV5lTb0SA
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 6, 2023
He said rules package presented on Sunday is staying the same and the only change is the threshold to allow one member to call for the motion to vacate
“Everyone on our call before January 3rd loved that package.” w/@FoxReports @AnnieGrayerCNN @MZanona
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 6, 2023
The current bid for House leadership is now the longest speaker contest in 164 years.
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Update (1045ET): The chaos continues! After initial reports that there was a deal, McCarthy walked it back, saying there isn’t one, but they are in a ‘great place.’
He then started shouting at journalists to get off the call.
Summary:
– McCarthy loses 11 votes for speaker
– Today, is reported to claim he has a deal on a call
– Walks it back saying he doesn’t have a call but is in a great place
– Is now shouting at journalists to get off the call and he doesn’t have a deal https://t.co/GPsLPPxiZw— Newsquawk (@Newsquawk) January 6, 2023
Chip Roy has also denied a deal has been reached.
So House Republicans think reporters are on the call where they are detailing a deal. but reporters are getting it wrong. and there is no deal all about a call where they are reviewing the deal. got it.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 6, 2023
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